War Museum, Military museum in Central Athens, Greece
The War Museum building features modern architectural elements with four exhibition levels displaying weapons, uniforms, medals, and historical documents from Greek military conflicts.
The Greek Government initiated the museum in 1964, established its foundation in 1969, and officially opened the facility on July 18, 1975 under President Konstantinos Tsatsos.
The museum preserves military artifacts and documents from early Bronze Age to present times, reflecting the evolution of Greek military strategies and national defense.
From November to March, the museum opens Monday through Saturday 9:00-17:00, while April to October hours extend to 19:00 with Sunday operations until 15:00.
The museum maintains branches in seven additional Greek cities and includes the residence museum of General Napoleon Zervas in Athens.
Location: Regional Unit of Central Athens
Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant
Operator: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Άμυνας
Opening Hours: novembre-mars Lundi-Samedi 09:00-17:00; avril-octobre Lundi-Samedi 09:00-19:00; Dimanche 09:00-15:00; Jours fériés 09:00-15:00
GPS coordinates: 37.97535,23.74535
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:02
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